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Franklin Town Sun. Aug 9 2026

People, Power, and Politcs

The week ahead in Franklin, Medway, and beyond

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Aug 9 2026

Beacon Hill Roll Call

Volume 51-Report No. 32

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Aug 9 2026

MEDWAY: Daphne Elizabeth Rose Stephens

Daphne taught courses in music history at Empire State College, LeMoyne College, and Syracuse University

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sun. Aug 9 2026

Cong Auchincloss Throws Support to Ballot Question 7

Would allow single-family homes to be built in any residentially-zoned area as long as the lot has at least 5,000 square feet,

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Cong Auchincloss Throws Support to Ballot Question 7

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Franklin Town Sun. Aug 9 2026

In Other News

Beaver St., Manufacturing, Park St. Bridge, Medway Jobs

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Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

Medway Gets Revived Town History Books

Both had been out of print for many years.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

MEDWAY: Lloyd H. LaPan, Jr.

Lloyd worked as a skilled butcher for 35 years, where he enjoyed his time managing the Meat Department at Roche Bros.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

Franklin Property Among 10 Biggest Sales in County

206 Grove Street, Franklin, a modern industrial warehouse and distribution facility was ranked #3

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Franklin Property Among 10 Biggest Sales in County

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Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

FRANKLIN: Dorothy J. "Dolly" Casey

At 19 she became the youngest registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Franklin Town Sat. Aug 8 2026

State Innovation Economy in Trouble -- Study

Meanwhile, the broader state economy continues to show signs of weakness.

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State Innovation Economy in Trouble -- Study

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Former Charter School Teacher, Leading Comic Artist Facing Health Challenge

"I have contributed to many GoFundMe fundraisers, but I'd never wanted to have one."

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Former Charter School Teacher, Leading Comic Artist Facing Health Challenge

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

FRANKLIN: James F. "Jiimmy" Cornetta

A lifelong Franklin resident

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Back to School Shopping Underway, Despite Costs

College spending shows significant increase

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Back to School Shopping Underway, Despite Costs

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Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

Oh, SNAP!

Massachusetts taxpayers now face a potential federal SNAP cost-sharing liability of up to $300 million annually

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Fri. Aug 7 2026

A Rolicking Good Time: Sharks Come Cruisin' Sat. at Franklin Library

,,,they're having more ... FUN than almost anyone I've heard this century...

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A Rolicking Good Time: Sharks Come Cruisin' Sat. at Franklin Library

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Franklin EDC Greenlights UMass Study, Hears New 40B Plan

Alternative 40B Policy gets much discussion

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Franklin EDC Greenlights UMass Study, Hears New 40B Plan

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Franklin's Connection to the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

Massachusetts-born pilot eventually found a home in 02038.

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Franklin's Connection to the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

MEDWAY: Peter Blades Robinson

A graduate of Medway High School, class of 1972, enjoyed running and ran cross country in college and high school.

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Alan Earls Editor

Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Business Groups Urge "Shop Local" for Tax-Free Weekend

Most spending under $2500 skips sales tax this weekend.

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Business Groups Urge Shop Local for Tax-Free Weekend

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Franklin Town Thu. Aug 6 2026

Rail Trail Committee Celebrates New Benches

The benches were paid for with a combination of a MassTrails grant that was awarded in November, and fundraising proceeds

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Rail Trail Committee Celebrates New Benches

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